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One Signature Could Remove Marijuana From Schedule I Tomorrow

Canna Law Blog

Because the 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp from the definition of marijuana—but didn’t reference § 811(d)(1)— the AG could, today, place hemp back into Schedule I. Theoretically, we could even see a similar situation with hemp play out.

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Oregon’s Hot Hemp

Canna Law Blog

Most hemp growers dont care When the 2018 Farm Bill passed, legalizing hemp, many growers moved into the ODA system with no intention of growing cannabis for fiber or grain. In an old blog post tracing the evolution of regulated Oregon cannabis, I explained that in 2019 people started to use ODA licenses as cover for diversion .

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Oregon’s New Industrial Hemp Rules and the 2018 Farm Bill

Canna Law Blog

Indeed, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, more famously known as the “ 2018 Farm Bill, ” became law last month. Specifically, the 2018 Farm Bill legalized industrial hemp by removing the crop from the Controlled Substance Act—this means no more risk of enforcement action by the U.S. 5940) [the 2014 Farm Bill] is repealed.”

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Did the 2018 Farm Bill Open the Door to Importing Hemp?

Canna Law Blog

Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) is preparing to regulate the commercial cultivation under the 2018 Farm Bill. However, the 2018 Farm Bill has already altered the CSA’s definition of marijuana to exclude hemp and that provision is not dependent on USDA regulation. The 2014 Farm Bill is still in effect as the U.S.

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Potential Issues With Testing Hemp Under The 2018 Farm Bill

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

While the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp federally, USDA’s regulations highlight potential issues for hemp producers with regard to new testing requirements in state or tribal plans. 3% of total THC tested under the 2018 Farm Bill. By: Nabil Rodriguez & Garrett Davey. To be clear, marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance.

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Hemp CBD Across State Lines: Ohio

Canna Law Blog

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Today we turn to Ohio. Way to go, Buckeyes! California. Connecticut.

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Hemp CBD Across State Lines: Pennsylvania

Canna Law Blog

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. For previous coverage in this series, check out the links below: Alabama.

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